Whenever I think of El Torito, I remember big plates of food, the hum of conversation, and that special feeling of weekend indulgence. It had been years since I last visited, but when I spotted them on this year’s dineLA list, I knew it was time to return. This time, instead of brunch, I was…
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Hello CHAGEE Del Amo!
Tea-Riffic News, South Bay! CHAGEE just opened its second U.S. location and it is right here in Torrance, California! After making its American debut earlier this year at Westfield Century City, CHAGEE has now brought its premium tea experience to the heart of Del Amo Fashion Center — and I couldn’t be more excited. Founded…
Hello dineLA @ Unico Tokyo Pasta!
One of my favorite times of the year is DineLA. It is the perfect excuse to explore new restaurants while enjoying curated menus at a great value. For this season’s DineLA, I finally made it to a spot that had been on my radar for a while – Unico Tokyo Pasta in Redondo Beach. This…
Hello Yelp Elite Experience – Lucky Pizza Gardena!
As a Yelp Elite, I’m constantly reminded how lucky I am to be part of a community that not only loves food but also supports local businesses. One of the most flavorful reminders came during a recent Yelp Elite Experience at Lucky Pizza in Gardena, California. This spot is Lucky Pizza’s second location. Their original…
Hello Starbird Torrance!
Starbird Chicken sure has come a long way in the South Bay since I first discovered them back in 2022 during a Yelp Elite experience at their ghost kitchen in Hawthorne, California. That initial visit definitely made an impression — crispy chicken, bold flavors, and a fresh take on fast-casual fried chicken. Not long after,…
Hello MAI Coffee House Gardena!
As someone who loves coffee and cute cafés, discovering a new spot like this always brings me so much joy. MAI Coffee House, the newest addition to Pacific Square Shopping Center in Gardena, checks all my boxes: cozy vibes, a creative drink menu, and a bright, modern space that practically invites you to stay a…
Hello Nam Kitchen!
Nam Kitchen is where Vietnamese meets Peruvian in the best way! Located in Gardena, California, thus spot offers a unique fusion of two of my favorite cuisines. Seeing them come together on one menu? Yes, please. I kicked off brunch with their Vietnamese-style chicken wings—crispy, a little spicy, a little sweet. These wings are absolutely…
Hello and Happy Grand Opening Urbane Cafe Rancho Palos Verdes!
Urbane Cafe just opened its doors in Rancho Palos Verdes, and I couldn’t be more excited to have this healthy and delicious spot in the South Bay! This is their first location in the South Bay, and they also have restaurants in Ventura, Santa Barbara, Pasadena, Long Beach, and Bakersfield. This was actually my first…
Hello and Farewell, Black Angus Torrance! 🤠
Black Angus in Torrance was always the place I wanted to go when I was a little girl. It was just down the street from where I grew up, and every time we passed by, I’d look up at the big sign and wonder what it was like inside. It seemed like the kind of…
Hello Ramen Sumiya Torrance!
It’s no secret that I’m a ramen lover through and through, so you can imagine my excitement when I spotted a new ramen spot opening up right here in Torrance, California, called Ramen Sumiya. I hadn’t realized they had an original location in Sawtelle, so this was my first time experiencing them—and I’m so happy…
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